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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Peyton of Yeovil (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Falconer of Thoroton (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 November 1997.


Falconer of Thoroton, Lord

Question
What steps they will take to ensure that, when a charity is obliged to seek the guidance of the court and the Attorney-General intervenes, the costs are kept to a minimum and the case is disposed of with the least possible delay.

Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
583 c569 
Session
1997-98
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Courts Charities Costs Attorney General Charitable trusts Administrative delays Legal opinion Trusts